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Post by lynx on Dec 20, 2007 17:47:13 GMT
If one was to get a quote for £28,000 for various machines (7 in total) all from the same dealer, what sort of discount would you expect to get?
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Post by jfc on Dec 20, 2007 19:11:41 GMT
None if it was the first time i had used them . If it was a tool dealer i had used before i would be happy if they decided to give me 15% but i wouldnt expect it .
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Post by dom on Dec 20, 2007 19:14:36 GMT
Nowt, especially Felder.
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Post by lynx on Dec 21, 2007 7:56:57 GMT
hmm, maybe the 5% is a good start then but to be honest i was hoping for around 10%.
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Post by 9fingers on Dec 21, 2007 12:39:01 GMT
Really depends on how the £28k was arrived at. They could well have built in a discount based on buying 7 machines already. How does the list price compare with £28k?
In many businesses cash flow is almost the most important consideration. Try bartering on payment terms. If the dealer gets the money from you before he has to pay the wholesaler/manufacturer then his business is low risk.
As a new customer the vendor does not know you, your business or your payment record.
Ask for the cash price and work out a deal from that.
Good luck
Bob
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Post by pj on Dec 21, 2007 12:49:04 GMT
There may not be much movement in the price of the machines, but most companies will deal with tooling packages and accessories which can sometimes cost as much as the basic machine. Also if off loading and installation/commissioning are not included this is another area were a it can pay to haggle.
Philip
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Post by Scrit on Dec 21, 2007 18:14:22 GMT
I'd have thought that on machinery ther's be a bit of haggle room. There are other areas for consideration, though. If he won't budge on money, or only a bit, why not ask about free delivery and commissioning (normally an on-cost for industrial kit uness new and even then not that often), also the possibility of some free training if required
Scrit
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Post by lynx on Dec 22, 2007 16:19:43 GMT
We did get to around 10% in the end with free delivery and installation, quite happy with that.
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Post by houtslager on Dec 22, 2007 17:12:13 GMT
well then,do tell all
! what machines did you buy
AND WHERE ARE THE PICCIES !
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Post by lynx on Dec 22, 2007 19:40:04 GMT
No pics as i forgot to take the camera and delivery isn't until w/c 14th Jan
Items purchased:
Mpower 4 sided planer
Robland Z3200 Panel saw
Maggi Junior 640 cross cut saw
Wadkin DMV morticer
Wadkin EQ spindle
Wadkin 20" U/OS Planer/Thicknesser
I know the first two items are not the best but they will do until the budget allows for nicer toys.
Now on the hunt for a 4 headed EKA or Wilson tenoner and dust extraction
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Post by jfc on Dec 22, 2007 20:41:16 GMT
And what machines are you selling ?  |
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Post by lynx on Dec 22, 2007 21:19:02 GMT
non mate. Well, the axminster table saw will have to go now but it'll do for a rip saw for now.
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